Agenda and minutes

To elect a Member to act as Chair of the meeting.

RESOLVED:             That Councillor Moore be elected as Chair of the meeting.

At this point Members are asked to declare any personal or prejudicial interests they may have in the business on this agenda.

Members were asked to declare any personal or prejudicial interests they may have in the business on the agenda.

Councillor Moore declared a personal non-prejudicial interest as he had served with the representor Mr. Smith on a traffic scrutiny.

Members considered an application by Julie Dianne Stables for a Premises Licence in respect of St. Pauls Lodge, 120 Holgate Road, York, YO24 4BB.

Members discussed some preliminary matters, in particular the numerous changes that had been made to the original application.

In coming to their decision the Sub-Committee took into consideration all of the evidence and submissions that were presented and determined their relevance to the issues raised and the licensing objectives; the prevention of public nuisance, the prevention of crime and disorder, public safety and the protection of children from harm.

The application form in particular the operating schedule and the additional steps agreed to be taken by the applicant to promote the four licensing objectives.

The Licensing Officers report and his comments made at the hearing including the fact that the applicant had negotiated a number of conditions with responsible authorities and would still be operating the premises as a guest house style operation primarily offering a “Bed and Breakfast” facility and not a Public House.

The applicants representations at the hearing including the fact that the premises would continue to be run in a responsible manner and that the reason for applying for a licence was to enable occasional functions to be held and for the benefit of guests.

The representations made by Local Residents in writing and at the hearing. The Sub-Committee considered the written representations to be relevant to the issues raised and the licensing objectives listed above as the residents had genuine concerns regarding the possible effect a Licensed Premises would have on the amenity of the are, especially with regard to noise levels.

The representations made by the Ward Councillor at the hearing, who advised that the area is unsuitable for a Licensed Premises due to its quiet residential nature. The Sub-Committee considered the representation to be relevant to the issues raises and the licensing objectives.

Written representations made during the consultation period.

Representations made by North Yorkshire Police, North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service and City of York Council’s Environmental Protection Unit were withdrawn prior to the hearing following successful mediation.

Members were presented with the following options:

Option 1            Grant the licence in the terms applied for.

Option 2            Grant the licence with modified/additional conditions

                        Imposed by the licensing committee.

Option 3            Grant the licence to exclude any of the licensable activities to

which the application relates and modify/add conditions accordingly.

Option 4            Reject the application.

RESOLVED:That in line with Option 2 the Licence be granted.

The Sub-Committee then imposed the following additional conditions:

1)     The venue shall remain as a Guest House style operation, primarily offering “Bed and Breakfast” facility.

2)     Alcohol will only be served ancillary to a  meal except for the following:

3)     Pre-booked functions (of which 48 hours notice will have been given to the applicant), which may include indoor tournaments and games nights e.g darts tournaments.

4)     Residents and bona fide guests.

5)     CCTV will be installed to cover the premises and will include  ...  view the full minutes text for item 3.